Everything you need to know about caring for and wearing a curly wig

Playful, eye-catching and attractive, curly hair never goes out of style. Curly hair wigs are a fantastic way to replace hair to alopecia or baldness or simply to change up your appearance.

Swapping your straight or wavy look for a head full of curls can help you to get in the mood for a night out or give you the perfect aesthetic for a cosy evening in.

As @RealSimple says, “Curly hair is the finishing touch to any outfit. Pair them with a maxi and you’re a bohemian goddess. Wear them with jeans and a white tee and you look effortlessly sexy.”

However, just like natural locks, curly hair needs a little extra TLC. Take a look at our guide to caring for your curly wig to find out more.

Washing

Washing a curly wig is pretty similar to washing a straight or wavy hair wig but you’ll need to be gentle with your wig in order to minimise tangling and protect the product from fibre friction if its synthetic

Before washing your wig, check to see if it’s made from synthetic hair or human hair. This will impact on the products you choose and the way you wash the wig.

Styling and de-tangling

Never use a brush on a curly wig, only use your hands to finger style or a very wide tooth comb.

Spraying a little revive conditioning spray on your curly hair will help to finger style the locks without damaging your wig.

Make sure the comb you use has wide teeth as these will tease out your tangles without damaging your wig or making your curls go frizzy.

Restoring your curls

Once your hair is clean and de-tangled, it’s time to start restoring your curls. This part of the process will help you achieve a fantastic look and ensure your curly hair wig lasts as long as possible. The first step in restoring your curls is sectioning the hair on the wig.

If you want wide, wavy curls, split the hair into chunky sections. If you want tight, corkscrew curls, divide it into smaller sections. You can then wrap the hair around your finger to encourage curls.

You’ll need to do this enough to set the hair but not too much that you make it frizzy, so make sure you stop when you’ve got the style you want.  Remember you cannot use any heated products on a synthetic wig.

Drying and styling

Now that the curls have been restored and the wig is clean and fresh, you need to leave it to dry. Blow drying a curly wig will make it frizzy, no heat should ever be used on a synthetic wig,  so it’s best to leave it on a drying stand to dry naturally. Once it’s dry, you can spray some defrizzing product on the wig to keep the curls looking their best.

If you like the idea of swapping your natural hair for some irresistible curls, we can help. Explore the fantastic curly hair wigs on our site, or get in touch with a member of our team to find out more.